US Bridges

Lp 396 EB Conn over IH 35

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 091610001501312

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
844 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,732
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 396 EB Conn over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 396 EB Conn over IH 35 in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,732 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,430 by 2037. The structure is 844 ft (257.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 396 EB Conn
CrossesIH 35
Location0.3 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 396
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5246, -97.13503
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length844 ft (257.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,732 (2017)
Projected traffic16,430 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 396 EB Conn over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 396 EB Conn over IH 35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 396 EB Conn over IH 35 carry?

About 11,732 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lp 396 EB Conn over IH 35?

The structure is 844 ft (257.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 396 EB Conn over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.